Electrical Designer / Estimator - Solar

SkyFire Energy is a Certified B Corporation and employee-owned company with offices and staff in 3 locations across Western Canada. We value integrity, accountability, perseverance, safety, celebration, and innovation. Our vision is to bring the magic of solar to the world for a stronger, healthier, and more sustainable global community.

Electrical Designer / Estimator - Solar

SkyFire Energy is seeking a highly motivated and capable team member to manage and complete the electrical estimating of commercial, utility-scale solar PV and battery energy storage systems. In this role you will be working with an experienced team in a fast-paced environment on exciting opportunities, both large and small, that make positive impacts in the communities with which we work.

The candidate best suited to this position will have the ability to efficiently and effectively manage a consistent and at times heavy workload, while thriving in a self-directed work environment. The candidate will have electrical estimating experience, ideally with Design-Build experience, and will have exceptional time management skills to achieve competing deadlines. This individual will be able to communicate effectively with team members, subconsultants and clients in a professional, yet personable manner.

Primary duties include:

• Manage the electrical estimating of commercial and utility scale solar projects, including the coordination of other team members, drafting, and sub-consultants
• Electrical estimating of solar PV and battery energy storage systems including:
  • Review building plans and tender documentation to determine the electrical requirements of the project
  • Conduct detailed site assessments, as required, to identify key attributes and constraints
  • Complete detailed solar PV system designs, including inverter stringing
  • Detailed quantity take-offs of all material and labour
  • Work with product suppliers and/or SkyFire's dedicated procurement team to capture up-to-date unit pricing for materials and equipment
  • Participate in quote reviews with other design and/or sales staff to ensure the design meets all Code and non-Code related requirements, and that the design meets the client's requirements

Requirements:

• 5+ years experience with Commercial electrical estimating, ideally with a Design-Build electrical contractor

• Extensive experience working with spreadsheets (Google Sheets, Excel)

• Experience with electrical estimating software (eg. Accubid)

• Experience with NECA and/or RS Means labour units for estimating

• Experience with Prevailing Wage and multi-jurisdictional labour requirements

• A growth mindset and ability/desire to learn

Considered an Asset

• Prior solar design and/or solar estimating experience
• Prior experience as a Journeyperson Electrician
• Drafting experience in AutoCAD and/or Sketchup
• Clear understanding of the current Canadian Electrical Code and utility interconnection requirements
• Experience with PVSyst, PVCase and other solar design and performance modelling tools
• Homer Grid, Energy Toolbase and/or other Battery Energy Storage System design optimization tools

SkyFire is a growing mid-sized business which means significant career growth opportunities for the right individual. While the primary responsibilities are those associated with solar construction, individuals who possess skills and are comfortable working in or supporting complementary roles (e.g. business development, project management, sales, etc.) on an as-needed basis are particularly valuable to our business.

Benefits:

• A competitive salary
• Opportunity to own shares in SkyFire Energy as an employee owner
• Comprehensive dental and health benefits including health care spending account
• Accrued paid vacation and sick days
• Flexible scheduling
• Hybrid work environment
• Diverse, challenging and interesting opportunities
• The opportunity to work among highly qualified, industry leading professionals in a collaborative working environment
• The difference of working for a Certified B Corporation
• An enjoyable, modern workplace with a multitude of other benefits

Learn more about us here: www.skyfireenergy.com/about

At SkyFire Energy, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of our organization. We know that having varied perspectives helps generate better ideas to solve the complex problems of a changing world. These values are central for us to achieve our mission to relentlessly lead the solar industry to the benefit of our community and future generations.

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